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Planet parade: How to spot 6 planets in the sky in early June
ORLANDO, Fla. – Skywatchers, get ready for a planetary parade, a spectacular event where the planets align in the sky. The next one is set for June 3, and if you’re in the right location, you could witness up to six planets. Why do planets align? Well, as...
Macy's announces opening date in Winter Garden Village
Macy's has announced its opening date for the new Winter Garden Village location. The store's grand opening will take place at 9:45 a.m. Saturday, May 25, at 3215 Daniels Road, Winter Garden. The event will include a ribbon-cutting ceremony, giveaways, music and, of course, shopping. Ahead of the opening, the...
Orlando weather: Hot, humid, and stormy weather continues Saturday
TODAY: Hot, humid, and stormy weather continues Saturday with near-record heat possible along with strong afternoon storms. The day will begin quiet with likely dry weather through lunch time. After 2 pm, scattered showers and storms will begin developing inland, mostly across the eastern half of our area (along and east of I-4). The highest rain chances will be focused along the coast where storms will become more numerous along a pinned sea breeze. This is where the best chance of severe weather will be as isolated severe weather is possible through this evening. The main risks with storms today will be wind, lightning, small hail and an isolated tornado/waterspout. Another round of rain is possible overnight into early Sunday. Severe weather is unlikely during this period. In addition to the storms, the other hazard today will be the big heat. The entire viewing area will get into the 90s with some spots into the mid 90s. The heat index will climb to 100 today and even as high as 105. Keep cool and hydrated today.
Crash delays traffic on SR-50 in Groveland, police say
GROVELAND, Fla. – A crash in Groveland snarled Friday morning traffic along a busy road, according to police. The crash occurred at State Road 50 and Beverly Drive, police said in a statement. Drivers were warned that both directions of travel on S.R. 50 were delayed from Main Avenue...
'Everything is going up:' Orlando high school students host food drive
ORLANDO, Fla. — Ahead of the school year coming to a close across Orange County, more than 400 families on Saturday received free healthy food options. Colonial and Oak Ridge High Schools are giving students and families access to nutritious meals during the summer break. The giveaways took place at Colonial High School.
Historic Oakland home demolished
The 97-year-old estate home and surrounding buildings in Oakland were demolished last month. Photo courtesy of Winter Garden Heritage Foundation. The abandoned home was once a magnificent estate. Photo courtesy of Winter Garden Heritage Foundation. The abandoned home was once a magnificent estate. Photo courtesy of Winter Garden Heritage Foundation.
Mother speaks out after daughter detained in Turks and Caicos on ammunition possession charges
ORLANDO, Fla. - Willie Lucas was at a loss for words upon learning that her daughter, Sharitta Grier, had been arrested while visiting the Turks and Caicos on charges of possessing ammunition. "I didn't want to come home," Lucas said, her voice filled with emotion. The news shocked the family....
Oakland passes budget for upcoming year
OAKLAND — The Oakland Mayor and Town Council held its monthly public meeting last Monday to discuss a variety of topics. Notably, the town unanimously passed its Budget Ordinance for the upcoming year. While the budget was passed, there were discussions that the water and sewer rates could have...
Meet Sierra, a blind, hearing-impaired puppy who's crazy playful and thrives on affection
Preview all of the adoptable pets at www.spcaflorida.org. To meet or adopt a pet located at SPCA Florida, stop by the Adoption Center Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. or Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Prior to adoption all pets are spayed or...
Deer Island home tops Winter Garden sales from May 6 to 12
A Deer Island home topped all Winter Garden residential real-estate transactions from May 6 to 12. The home at 255 Deer Isle Drive, Winter Garden, sold May 9, for $1,200,000. Built in 1987, it has four bedrooms, two-and-one-half baths and 3,041 square feet of living area. Days on market: 77. The sellers were represented by Rodrigo Khoury Francisco, WRA Real Estate Solutions LLC.
Central Florida family demands answers after loved one arrested in Turks and Caicos
ORLANDO, Fla. — A Central Florida family is pleading for help. On Monday, Sharitta Shinise Grier of Orlando was arrested during a routine search at the Howard Hamilton International Airport on the island of Providenciales. Grier was visiting the Turks and Caicos Islands. For her family, they’re still trying...
The Heavies: Don’t let the size fool you with talented West Orange center Nico Marti
Editor’s note: The Orlando area is full of talented offensive linemen who are college football prospects. There has probably never been a time like this in the history of Orlando high schools. So we are recognizing this surge in talented big guys in the Class of 2025 with a six-part series, “The Heavies.” Thursday: Parker Moss, Olympia Friday: Alex Oats and Aleks Freyman, Bishop Moore Today: ...
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